Septic / OSSF
Septic Systems Require a Permit in Camp County
Most rural homes in Camp County rely on a septic system, and Texas requires a permit before you install or repair one.
Most of Camp County has no city sewer service. Homes here use a septic system. The official term is an on-site sewage facility, or OSSF. In Texas, you usually need a permit before you install, replace, or do major repairs on a septic system. The state agency TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) sets the rules. The county, or an agent it approves, issues the permit.
There is one exception. A permit may not be required if the system serves only a single-family home, the property is 10 acres or more, the system is not causing a nuisance, and all parts stay at least 100 feet from the property line. Most smaller rural lots do not meet all four conditions, so a permit is still needed. Before you build or repair, contact Camp County's environmental health office or TCEQ to find the authorized agent for Camp County. Getting a permit protects you and your neighbors. A failing system can pollute groundwater.
Source to confirm: TCEQ — Getting a Permit for an OSSF